U.S. stocks slipped again Tuesday as investors turn their attention to
geopolitical tensions.
Traders are assessing the impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to
Taiwan will have on US-Sino relations.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
U.S. sanctions Vladimir Putin's reputed girlfriend
The U.S. has sanctioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's rumored girlfriend.
It's part of a series of measures targeting Russian elites, in the
U.S. government's latest attempt to punish the Kremlin for the ongoing
conflict in Ukraine.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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It's part of a series of measures targeting Russian elites, in the
U.S. government's latest attempt to punish the Kremlin for the ongoing
conflict in Ukraine.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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US Justice Dept. sues Idaho over abortions
The U.S. Justice Department has sued the state of Idaho over its
stance on abortions.
The suit aims to stop a law coming into effect that would allow
doctors to be prosecuted for carrying out the procedure.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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stance on abortions.
The suit aims to stop a law coming into effect that would allow
doctors to be prosecuted for carrying out the procedure.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on companies in Gulf and Asia accused of trading illicit Iranian oil
The U.S. has sanctioned several companies in Asia and the Gulf,
accusing them of involvement in the illicit sale of Iranian oil.
It comes as the White House tries to raise pressure on Tehran to curb
its nuclear program.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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accusing them of involvement in the illicit sale of Iranian oil.
It comes as the White House tries to raise pressure on Tehran to curb
its nuclear program.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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House committee subpoenas Smith & Wesson for sales documents
Gun maker Smith & Wesson has been ordered to present documents to the
House Oversight Committee.
It comes a month after the company's CEO refused to appear before Congress.
Sarah Walton reports
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House Oversight Committee.
It comes a month after the company's CEO refused to appear before Congress.
Sarah Walton reports
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Highest-ranking U.S. official in 25 years visits Taiwan
U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan, on a highly contentious trip.
She's expected to meet with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-Wen among others on a quick visit to the self-governing island, which China claims as its territory.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Pelosi lands in Taiwan
Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives has landed in Taiwan, becoming the most senior US government figure to visit the island for 25 years.
She is spending the night there, and on Wednesday will meet President Tsai Ing Wen….images that are sure to irk Beijing, which has already issued forceful warnings about the consequences of her visit and conducted weekend military drills.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is one of many Biden administration officials insisting the Speaker's visit does not represent any shift in policy, and urging Beijing not to overreact.
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G7 ministers mull options for curbing Russia's energy profits
G7 foreign ministers are mulling ways to limit Russia's energy export revenues.
In a new joint declaration, ministers from Japan, Canada, the US, Italy, France, Germany, the UK and the European Union say they are considering targeting the transportation of Russian oil not purchased below a set price.
G7 nations have imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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US lawmakers praise al-Zawahiri killing
US lawmakers from both parties have praised the killing of al-Qaeda
leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
The US spent more than two decades searching for the alleged
mastermind of the 9/11 attack and multiple others which targeted
Americans.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
The US spent more than two decades searching for the alleged
mastermind of the 9/11 attack and multiple others which targeted
Americans.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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White House appoints coordinator for monkeypox response
The White House has appointed a coordinator to manage its handling of the monkeypox outbreak.
It comes as some of the US's largest states, like New York, California and Illinois declare states of emergency.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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One person dead in Ghana after contracting monkeypox
Ghana has recorded its first death linked to the Monkeypox disease since the outbreak in the country in June. Officials say they have traced at least 13 people who came in contact with the deceased.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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TANZANIA UAE MEAT EXPORTS
Tanzania says it has exported about 10,000 tonnes of meat to the Middle East in the first six months of this year. This is the highest ever recorded. The government says the Middle East is a reliable market as there was only 7,000 tonnes exported during the whole of 2021.
Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam.
BP triples profits for second quarter of 2022
BP's profits in the second quarter of this year have tripled from a year ago.
The oil company announced its profits had risen to $8.5 billion between April and June - the second highest quarterly profit in its history.
THAT has caused outrage for many across the UK where the cost of living is rising sharply.
Chris Jones reports from London
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GERMANY FACING SKILLED WORKER SHORTAGE
New economic research in Germany shows the country is facing a shortage of skilled workers.
Many companies in Europe's biggest economy say they are having to cut back business activity because they don't have enough staff.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Many companies in Europe's biggest economy say they are having to cut back business activity because they don't have enough staff.
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EU "supporting efforts" to secure more monkeypox vaccines
The European Commission says it's supporting efforts to secure additional monkeypox vaccines.
Europe remains at the epicenter of the largest monkeypox outbreak ever recorded outside endemic areas of western and central Africa.
Rosie Birchard has more from Brussels.
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India promises 5G rollout by October after record spectrum sale
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The Indian government says it will launch 5G network services by October after a record spectrum sale worth more than 19 billion dollars.
India's hoping to catch up with its Asian neighbours after a much-delayed rollout of fast internet technology.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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China conducts military drills off southern coast amid possible Pelosi visit
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China has promised a strong military response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected arrival in Taiwan on Tuesday.
The country is conducting military exercises off the coast of southern Fujian province, just across the strait from Taiwan.
Despite no confirmations, Pelosi is expected to arrive on the self-governed island in defiance of Beijing, following a stop in Malaysia.
For more, let's cross over to Beijing correspondent Patrick Fok.
Patrick, what's the latest on Pelosi's visit?
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China has promised a strong military response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected arrival in Taiwan on Tuesday.
The country is conducting military exercises off the coast of southern Fujian province, just across the strait from Taiwan.
Despite no confirmations, Pelosi is expected to arrive on the self-governed island in defiance of Beijing, following a stop in Malaysia.
For more, let's cross over to Beijing correspondent Patrick Fok.
Patrick, what's the latest on Pelosi's visit?
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Biden confirms al Qaeda leader's killing in Afghanistan
The US has killed the leader of al Qaeda with a drone strike in the Afghan capital Kabul.
The CIA carried out the operation targeting Ayman al-Zawahiri, who has led the terrorist network since 2011 following the US killing of Osama bin Laden.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, killed in US drone strike, inherited organization's mantle from Osama bin Laden
President Biden says the leader of Al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, was killed in a weekend drone strike in Afghanistan.
The President says the killing demonstrates that terrorists who attack American interests will find no hiding place from the long reach of US intelligence.
Ayman al-Zawahiri had a $25 million CIA bounty on his head, and was one of America’s most wanted terrorists since the September 11th attacks on New York and Washington in 2001.
With more on his background, our US correspondent Simon Marks.
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Monday, August 1, 2022
Reports: US kills Ayman Al-Zawahiri, who inherited leadership of Al Qaeda from bin Laden
President Biden is poised to announce what the White House is calling a successful anti-terrorism operation.
Multiple reports suggest that the US killed prominent Al Qaeda leader Aymam al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan.
If that news is confirmed, our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says it will be the end of a 20-year American manhunt.
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